When Talent Isn't Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined : For Creative Professionals, Including… Artists, Writers, Designers, Bloggers, Web Developers, and Anyone Else Looking to Freelance or Run Their Own Business

"If you're creative and want to build a business around your talents, then you have to read Kristen's new book. It provides a clear path for taking your talent and turning it into a full-time career."--Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success"Kristen Fischer's book is crammed with practical, road-tested tips, strategies, and real-world examples for creating a successful solo business. If you want to start earning more doing the work you love for clients who truly value your worth, read and apply the information in this wonderful guide."--Ed Gandia, coauthor of The Wealthy Freelancer, founder of the International Freelancers Academy"Kristen has written an essential and timeless knowledge resource for the freelancing community."--Von Glitschka, illustrative designer, author of Vector Basic TrainingMany creative professionals focus too much on their artistic abilities and too little on their business interests. In __When Talent Isn't Enough__, copywriter and journalist Kristen Fischer offers powerful strategies and practical stories from some of today's most prominent creative leaders to help you thrive. The result: an easy-to-read guide that covers all aspects of launching and managing a successful business for any creative entrepreneur or solo practitioner.__When Talent Isn't Enough__ offers savvy and easy-to-apply business advice for writers, designers, and artists who want to:- Run a profitable, fulfilling business - Market themselves alongside seasoned pros, in-house talent and established agencies - Understand the legalities of doing business - Spearhead hassle-free accounting and bookkeeping practices - Overcome challenging situations with clients - Embrace self-promotion as a solo professional - Cultivate lasting client partnerships "When Talent Isn't Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined" shows creative professionals how to run a legitimate and rewarding creative business. Whether you moonlight or are a full-time freelancer, this book will give you practical tips and stories from actual writers, designers and artists on how to handle accounting, deal with clients, promote yourself, conduct business legally, set boundaries with clients, and more! "If you're creative and want to build a business around your talents, then you have to read Kristen's new book. It provides a clear path for taking your talent and turning it into a full-time career." --Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success "Kristen Fischer's book is crammed with practical, road-tested tips, strategies, and real-world examples for creating a successful solo business. If you want to start earning more doing the work you love for clients who truly value your worth, read and apply the information in this wonderful guide." --Ed Gandia, coauthor of The Wealthy Freelancer, founder of the International Freelancers Academy "Kristen has written an essential and timeless knowledge resource for the freelancing community." --Von Glitschka, illustrative designer, author of Vector Basic Training "Many talented creatives flop at freelancing because they dont know how to bid on a project, negotiate a contract or manage client expectations. Kristen Fischer is on a mission to ensure you dont become one of them. By the time youre done reading this smart, comprehensive guide, youll be a lean, mean business machine." --Michelle Goodman, author of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide and My So-Called Freelance Life Too many creative professionals focus too much on their artistic abilities and too little on their business interests. In When Talent Isn't Enough, self-employed copywriter and journalist Kristen Fischer offers powerful strategies and practical stories from some of today's most prominent creative leaders to help you thrive while self-employed. The result: an easy-to-read guide that covers all aspects of launching and managing a successful business for any creative entrepreneur or solo practitioner. When Talent Isn't Enough offers extensive, practical, and easy-to-apply business advice for writers, designers, and other self-employed creatives who want to: -Select a viable business model -Market themselves alongside seasoned pros, in-house talent, and established agencies -Understand the legalities of doing business -Overcome challenging situations with clients -Embrace self-promotion as a solo professional -Cultivate lasting client partnerships -Improve their innate abilities and expand on their skill sets -Run a profitable, fulfilling business When Talent Isn't Enough provides the foundation that any writer, designer, illustrator, or Web developer needs to create lasting success as an entrepreneur Many creative professionals focus too much on their artistic abilities and too little on their business interests. In When Talent Isn't Enough , copywriter and journalist Kristen Fischer offers powerful strategies and practical stories from some of today's most prominent creative leaders to help you thrive. The result: an easy-to-read guide that covers all aspects of launching and managing a successful business for any creative entrepreneur or solo practitioner. When Talent Isn't Enough offers savvy and easy-to-apply business advice for writers, designers, and artists who want to: Run a profitable, fulfilling business Market themselves alongside seasoned pros, in-house talent and established agencies Understand the legalities of doing business Spearhead hassle-free accounting and bookkeeping practices Overcome challenging situations with clients Embrace self-promotion as a solo professional Cultivate lasting client partnerships Fischer, A Copywriter, Journalist, Author, And Radio Panelist, Offers A Step-by-step Business Basics Guide For Creatively Inclined Professionals Such As Artists, Writers, Designers, Bloggers And Web Developers. Coverage Includes Discussion Of Vision, Legalese, Finances, Clients, Talking Up Your Talent, Connecting With Clients, Setting Boundaries, The Well-rounded Freelancer, Long-term Talent, And The Business Side. It takes more than talent It starts with your vision Lessons in legalese Finances for freelancers Will you be my client? Talking up your talent Connecting with clients Setting boundaries The well-rounded freelancer Long-term talent Business on the side.